Kristie Morrison
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Locations Served: Morgan Hill
Accepting New Patients: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes
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Bio:
Leading up to my counseling career, I worked in youth ministry through a non-profit. In this role I worked with teens and young adults with special needs as well as with their families. My own life experiences have been preparing me for this path and I have found myself in the “counseling” role on many occasions through this work as well as with friends and family seeking direction when navigating difficult relational situations or working through grief. This, combined with my desire to see individuals and relationships restored and strengthened, lead me to the decision to pursue counseling as a career.
I graduated with a Master in Counseling from Western Seminary. I am currently working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe change and growth is possible, even in what seems like the most hopeless of situations. I also believe that we all can use some help along the way. I count it a joy and honor to be able to walk alongside my clients as they move along this journey taking one step at a time.
My approach is evidence-based and integrative. I am primarily CBT and Strength-Based in my approach with clients but will bring in other approaches as needed. I see great the value in creating the space for clients to have a voice, to set the tone and pace for sessions, and collaborate to develop the direction for the work to be done. Change is difficult and things may get harder before getting easier, so I meet my clients where they are and offer a listening ear as well as provide resources to help them in this process. My desire is to bring hope to each client that change and healing is possible and, through our work together, behavioral and emotional growth and change can and will happen.
Area of Focus:
I believe my experience makes me well suited to work with individuals and couples. I have experience working with teens, adults and couples with a variety of needs such as childhood/adult trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD as well as with couples as they maneuver through difficult and challenging times. We will work together to reach the desired goals and help to develop healthy communication and problem-solving skills.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Phoenix (2012);
Master of Science in Psychology, University of Phoenix (2014);
Master of Arts in Counseling, Western Seminary (2022)
Contact Info:
Work cell: (408) 641-9286